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Most Americans do not know what their strengths are. When you ask them, they look at you with a blank stare, or they respond in terms of subject knowledge, which is the wrong answer.
-Peter Drucker, author, professor, and leadership consultant
LEADERSHIP RETREAT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
“Building on our Strengths”
Friday at 7:00pm, January 23 to Saturday at 12:00pm, January 24, 2009
(Optional dinner at 6:00pm on Friday)
Click here to download Retreat Schedule, Costs, and Registration Form
MainStay Suites Conference Center
410 Pine Mountain Road
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW
Retreat Theme and Preparation
The Gallup Organization has invested years of study and millions of dollars into how organizations work well (often such studies are on what is working poorly, what is weak, what is failing). Their two guiding assumptions are that (1) people are unique and different and (2) our greatest area of growth, productivity and contentment involve our strengths.
To make these assumptions more tangible, think about who sings in the choir. One way to approach who should be in the choir is to find all the people who are poor singers and work hard to build them up! The silliness of such an approach is self-evident. Instead, we look for those who are energized by music and have demonstrated that they want to learn more…can learn more. We encourage the building up and the building upon strengths.
In I Corinthians 11, the apostle Paul developed the image of the church as the body of Christ. One of the implications is that we all have a role to play in the body. But the eye is not to try to become the stomach. The ear is not to try to become the hand. The Gallup Organization’s emphasis on strengths is complementary to this idea: we will be both more contented and productive in the body if we know our strengths, rather than concentrating on what we cannot do well. So, you are invited to join other church members in identifying and building on strengths. Soon there will be opportunity for you use the Strengths Finder inventory and become “fluent” in this language of strengths. Your church staff has already done some work in this area (ask any of them some of their strengths and they will be able to answer you!). What’s next?
1. Take the opportunity to do Strengths Finder inventory when it is offered. The Strengths Finder books will be made available for purchase at a group rate in the church office or during fellowship times on Sunday mornings or go to
www.strengthsfinder.com
2. Plan on attending the Leadership Retreat (above).
Let’s build on our strengths.
William Pender
Permanent Link | Posted in Adult Education, Calendar Items, Church News at Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Sunday, Nov. 23rd - Sunday, Dec. 14th
Brings Gifts from Around the World.
Begin your holiday shopping at the Market on Sunday, November 23 through Sunday, December 14 in the Fellowship Hall. Working with artisans throughout the world, SERRV and Partners for Just Trade (Peru) bring you Christmas items, clothing, jewelry, as well as gifts for children and the home. By cultivating partnerships between impoverished artisans and conscientious consumers, these organizations help address the root causes of poverty through education and fair trade practices.
Stock your holiday pantry with Palestinian Olive Oil (makes a great gift with a Peruvian wine bag!), or fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate from the Presbyterian Coffee Project (Equal Exchange). New this year will be dried fruit from the Cameroon as well as Equal Exchange nuts and cranberries. Create your own gift basket by filling a SERRV container with tasty food items for that special person!
Honor those who already have everything?
Give a symbolic gift from Heifer International , Partners for Just Trade (PJT), or a Palestinian Olive Tree.
By choosing an animal from Heifer’s broad range of gifts for any budget, a donor helps children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts leading them to self-reliance. A beautiful full color card for your gift recipient tells the story of Heifer and illustrates the animals and their benefits.
Through your gift to PJT, you can provide training and materials for Peruvian artisans to increase their income. Your gift recipient will receive a handmade descriptive greeting card from a Peruvian artisan.
Through the East Jerusalem YMCA’s “Keep Hope Alive” campaign, you can plant an olive tree in Palestine fostering peace and supporting farmers on their land.
Shop with a Mission
Sharing Hope, Peace, and Justice
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Church News, Mission Events at Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Click on PDO November Curriculum Calendar and Schedule to download, view, and/or print all pertinent November information for Parents’ Day Out. PDO is from 9:00 a.m. unitl 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Contact: Colleen Manrod (PDO Director)
Phone: 705-9534
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Parents' Day Out at Monday, November 3rd, 2008
What: The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle has become an integral part of the Christmas scene, with millions of dollars donated nationwide each year to aid needy families, seniors and the homeless. Knoxville’s Red Kettle Campaign lasts just 30 days, but the money raised will help nearly 30,000 people in the Knoxville area all year round.
Click here to read about the history of the Salavation Army Red Kettles
When: Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. We will work in 2 hour shifts from 10am-8pm. Ask anyone who did it last year…it was fun! Sign up soon and get your space reserved. Sign-up sheets are on the Local Missions’ bulletin board across from the library.
Where: This year, our church is getting involved again by adopting a kettle in Bearden at the Knox Plaza Kroger.
Contact: Joan Regester, Local Missions Chair
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Church News, Mission Events at Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
The Wednesday Night Fall Block started September 3 and end November 19 (12 weeks). There will not be Wednesday night programs November 26 due to Thanksgiving. The Wednesday Night Christmas Block will start December 3.
November 12, 2008
5:30pm - Congregational Dinner (Cooking Team: #5 Rader)
6:00pm - Elementary Music Rotations and Middle School Group
6:30pm - Preschool Class and Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
6:30pm - Adult Programs
1) Expressions of Faith (Open to All): Presentation about Dubai
led by the Ostenbergers
2) Theology on Tap (Open to All): led by Rev. Kally Elliott
3) Faith Discovery (Open to Young Adults without Children): “Simply Christian”
led by Rev. Dr. William Pender
4) Intensive Bibly Study (Open to All): The Bible and Handel’s Messiah
led by Rev. Dr. Paul Rader
5) Presbyterian Women Wednesday Night Circle: Fellowship and Bible Study
led by Sarah Cassell
November 19, 2008
5:30pm - Congregational Dinner (Cooking Team: #6 Mayer)
6:00pm - Elementary Music Rotations and Middle School Group
6:30pm - Preschool Class and Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
6:30pm - Adult Programs
1) Expressions of Faith (Open to All): Volunteer Ministry Center
led by Ginny Weatherstone
2) Theology on Tap (Open to All): led by Rev. Kally Elliott
3) Faith Discovery (Open to Young Adults without Children): “Simply Christian”
led by Rev. Dr. William Pender
4) Intensive Bibly Study (Open to All): The Bible and Handel’s Messiah
led by Rev. Dr. Paul Rader
Contact: Bryce Elliott
Phone: (865) 546-2531
Email: bryce@fpcknox.org
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Wednesday Night at Monday, August 25th, 2008
What: We will be hosting members of the Interfaith Hospitality Network . We are so blessed to have a group of dedicated volunteers but additional help is always needed.
When: Our next hosting week will be January 11-17, 2009. A great time for young families to bring their children for dinner or spend the night as hosts. The young children in the program are always happy to have playmates!
There is a place for you!
Hosting Schedule 2009
January 11-17, 2009
March 29 - April 4, 2009
June 14 - 20, 2009
August 30 - September 5, 2009
November 15 - 21, 2009
Contact: Sue Wrisberg, phone: 609-8177 , email: sue.wrisberg@gmail.com
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Mission Events at Monday, May 26th, 2008
The Chapel Worship: Font & Table will be replaced by 8:45am - Chapel Worship: Morning Prayer and Communion through the summer. The Font & Table service will restart August 31, 2008. The morning prayer and communion is a simplified service of Word and Sacrament, held in our chapel. The sermon and communion will be led by clergy. The music and additional liturgy will be lay-led.
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items at Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
What: 12th annual Side-by-Side Exhibition
When: April 29- May 2
Where: Bennett Galleries and Company, 5308 Kingston Pike.
Summer WIlliamson, age 13, begins work on a glass rose with master artist Richard Jolley. See Summer’s and other incredible works of art by Community School of the Arts student apprentices and their mentoring artists.
Reception and Silent Auction
Thursday, May 1
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the everyone.
All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Community School of the Arts.
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items at Monday, April 21st, 2008
What: Cook and serve dinner at the Volunteer Ministry Center
When: 2008 dates are January 29, April 29, July 29, September 30, December 30
Team Captains: Joan Regester
Team Members: Donna Young, Susan & Greg Hoff, Len Dwarshuis, Louise Gabbard, Jean Moore, Cindy McReynolds, Hopi Carlson
Menu: TBA
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items at Monday, April 14th, 2008
What: Cook and serve dinner at the Volunteer Ministry Center
When: 2008 dates are April 20, August 17, December 21
Team Captains: Anne & Gaines Pittenger
Team Members: Lucie Polk, Jim & Barbara Brown, David Rankin & Colleen Shannon, Nancy Kelly, Cliff & Jane Shadwell, Jean Cagle, Kevin & Lauren Nunn
Menu: TBA
Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items at Monday, April 14th, 2008
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